545 Litigation lawyers are available in Phoenix, Arizona, including Rebecca van Doren, Renee Mitchell, Richard M Amoroso, and Richard Rae Carpenter. These lawyers are rated between 3.5/5 to 3.9/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
Litigation cases in Phoenix typically resolve in 9 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles early or proceeds to trial.
Phoenix Court Backlog
The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending litigation cases in Maricopa County courts, which can impact scheduling and resolution times.
Litigation Phoenix Filing Volume
Phoenix courts see an estimated 350 to 600 new litigation cases filed monthly, based on recent public court data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of cases resolve pre-litigation, 25% after filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial, with outcomes varying by case type and representation.
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Family, Alimony, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Commercial, Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation
Roger Cohen has over 40 years’ experience as a business attorney, representing clients in both litigation and transactions. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the litigation process and is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. Roger’s experience as a transactional attorney adds value in the litigation setting, as he can relate the documentation process to issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. Conversely, his knowledge and skill as a litigator affords him an advantage in negotiating and drafting settlement agreements with maximum protections to his clients. This unique blend of expertise is particularly useful in workout representation.. He has long-standing relationships with business clients in a variety of industries, providing business counseling, transactional assistance and litigation services. For over 30 years, he has represented an independent escrow company, successfully defending numerous claims asserting alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duties. He acted as Arizona lead counsel in an 18-year multiple state legal battle arising out of a jojoba investment scheme, and was litigation counsel for the receiver of a group of lenders taken over as the result of a Ponzi scheme investigation. Roger has obtained favorable results, through trial or settlement, for clients in a variety of matters, including legal and accounting malpractice, shareholder and partner disputes, employment contract and restrictive covenant disputes, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and complex collections.. Roger has published articles and spoken on a variety of topics, including the Arizona homestead and judgment lien statutes, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 2 (sales) and 9 (secured transactions), attorney conflicts and misconduct, bankruptcy appeals, and civil procedure. His article “Foreign Judgments and Community Property” was published in Arizona Attorney in November, 2009 and he co-authored “The Top 50 Leading Cases that Shaped Life and Law in Arizona’s First 100 Years” published in Arizona Attorney in February 2012. He is co-author of a chapter of the recent Thompson Reuters publication, “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals”.. A former law clerk to the Honorable Duke Cameron, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Roger has substantial experience as an appellate practitioner, having supervised and written numerous appellate briefs and argued cases in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, California Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His published decisions include: Phares v. Nutter, 125 Ariz. 291, 609 P.2d 561 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1980) (established right to debtor to seek relief from judgment registered under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act); Corporate Inv. Business Brokers v. Melcher, 824 F.2d 786 (9th Cir. 1987) (reversing District Court and holding that Colorado franchisee was subject to jurisdiction in Arizona in suit brought by franchisor); Mid Kansas Federal Sav. and Loan Ass’n of Wichita v. Dynamic Development Corp., 167 Ariz. 122, 804 P.2d 1310 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1991) (counsel for amicus curiae Southwest Savings & Loan Assoc.); Anderson v. Contes, 212 Ariz. 122, 128 P.3d 230 (Ariz. App. 2006); Austin Shea (Arizona) 7th Street and Van Buren, L.L.C. v. City of Phoenix, 213 Ariz. 385, 142 P.3d 693 (Ariz. App. 2006) and Rackmaster Systems, Inc. v. Maderia, 219 Ariz. 60, 193 P.3d 314 (Ariz. App. 2008).
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“So far I am very pleased with Roger. I hired him for a commercial lease issue. His demeanor is very”
“Roger is an excellent attorney. The breadth of his legal knowledge is exceeded only by his passion for his clients' cases.”
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“I have literally called their law firm and spoke with the secretary 3 times and to no avail have had a call returned or even a email. Nothing... if they don't care enough about cli…”
1 N Central Ave Ste 1200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Litigation
Rudy is the firm's Managing Shareholder and Executive Committee Chairman. He maintains a broad practice in commercial, financial and employment litigation and previously led the firm's Litigation group. Recognized as an AV Preeminent® lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®, Rudy is also touted in top peer-reviewed legal directories. He has been featured prominently in Southwest Super Lawyers® since 2007, including in the special Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel and Business editions. Rudy is also named in the 2009-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America®, including in the Business edition, where he is listed in both commercial and employment litigation. He was also named to the inaugural group of Arizona's Finest Lawyers.Rudy is frequently acknowledged for his business and community leadership. He actively supports many nonprofit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success, the Friends of Public Radio Arizona, and Chicanos Por La Causa. He has been recognized numerous times by AzBusiness Magazine: in 2015, he was listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona and featured in the Managing Partners section; in 2014, Rudy was highlighted in the inaugural issue of AzBusiness Leaders and has been listed multiple times since then; and in 2013, he was named one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders. In addition, the Phoenix Business Journal named Rudy to the publication's 2012 list of Most Admired CEOs and Top Level Executives and featured him in the Power Book for his community involvement. In his diverse commercial litigation practice, Rudy represents clients in all types of business-related disputes, including breach of contract, trade secret, securities, lender liability, racketeering, and construction claims. Rudy has extensive experience advocating for his clients in federal and state trial courts, which includes conducting jury and bench trials as lead attorney. He also routinely represents clients before administrative and governmental agencies. Understanding the toll litigation takes, Rudy devotes a substantial portion of his practice to advising clients on litigation-avoidance measures.In his employment practice, Rudy counsels and defends employers who face claims of sexual harassment, disability, gender, age, race, national origin and religious discrimination, wrongful discharge, and employment-related tort and contract claims. Rudy frequently represents employers in contractual arbitration proceedings and before various employment-related agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office, and the New Mexico Department of Labor.Rudy received his J.D. in 1993 from the University of New Mexico School of Law where he was the Articles Editor for the University of New Mexico Natural Resources Journal and the recipient of the Moise Prize for excellence in legal ethics. Rudy earned his B.A. in anthropology and political science from Amherst College, and he was a 4-year starter on the university's football team.
Camelback Esplanade II, Seventh Floor , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Real Estate , Litigation
My objective is to be a problem solver for my clients. Often my clients are victims of financial wrongdoing or have complex litigation needs, for which they need and want a dedicated attorney and counselor who takes on their burden as my own. I treat my clients as my good friends, and their problems as my problems. I am very loyal to my clients who trust me to guide them through their legal difficulties. I have enjoyed the heart felt hugs and gracious expressions of appreciation many times over the years, and that is the reward that keeps me striving for perfection in my representation of my clients.
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“n, Robert fought hard as my equalizer against the big bank, and his diplomatic skills allowed their”
“He took my call for a consult without a bunch of run around. Super knowledgeable, responsive and kind! I was stuck on what next steps to take, and he was so reassuring and informat…”
Robert “Bob” Mills has over 17 years experience litigating complex commercial litigation matters, focusing on accountant liability, attorney liability and liability of underwriters in securities offerings. He has represented bankruptcy trustees in actions brought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars from “Big Four” and other accounting firms. He also has substantial experience in both commercial and residential real estate litigation. In addition, Bob has litigated numerous personal injury cases, including medical malpractice actions. Bob also had seven plus years experience in Missouri and Illinois representing railroad companies in actions brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act, and in numerous railroad crossing accident cases. Bob has briefed and argued appeals in the United States Seventh and Second Circuits, as well as in the appellate courts of Illinois and Arizona. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois in 1986 with a bachelors degree in journalism, then graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1989 with a juris doctor degree cum laude. Order of the Barristers, Law Review. He served as a judicial law clerk to the late Hon. Howard C. Ryan, Supreme Court of Illinois from 1989 – 1990. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989 (not currently active) and to the Illinois BarBar in 1990. Admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1998. Bob practiced law in St. Louis, Missouri from 1990 – 1997, and then moved to Arizona in 1997 where he practiced at Beus Gilbert PLLC until he joined Goldman & Zwillinger in July 2014.
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“I endorse Bob. I had the privilege of working on several matters with Bob. He is a highly knowledgeable and skillful litigator. His no nonsense approach is refreshing. I highly rec…”
343 W Roosevelt St Ste 220 , Phoenix , Arizona 85003
Practice Areas: Business, Arbitration, Insurance, Litigation, Ethics, Personal Injury
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“I have had the privilege of being one of Mr. Bryson's law partners for over 25 years, and can reliably attest to his enormous talents as a lawyer. He combines a solid knowledge of …”
“Ross is an outstanding, highly competent and effective attorney with a broad range of business and legal expertise. He has a very strategic and innovative approach to his legal pra…”
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